Danish Garand

[svt1940]

Hi everybody, here somes pics of my danish Garand, Beretta manufacture, in the stock there's a sticker, wit various infos and dated 1972, what does it mean? Last time the rifle was inspected? Thanks
Jocelyn

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[fugawi]

G m/50 is the Danish designation for the M1 Garand as the Danes adopted the M1 in 1950 followed by the serial #.

Skytte = Name of owner - not sure from the pic if I can make out a name there.

Kampviser = settings to adjust the rear sight (battlesight) to zero at 300 metres. H is height, S is windage.

HMAK =Haerens Materiel Kommando - Army Materiel Command. Dato = Date - it might mean when this rifle was accepted by the HMAK or it might mean when it was upgraded. Does it have a VAR barrel?

 

[sunray]

"...Skytte = Name of owner..." Skytte isn't the troopie's name, but that line is where it went. The sticker has the sighting in info for 300 meters using issue ammo. In this case, bottom the rear sight then come up 15 clicks. Usually around 9 for 100 yards. Hatcher's Book of the Garand has very detailed instructions for adjusting M1 sights.
If it has a VAR barrel, smile a lot. Even as far as a smug smile. VAR barrels are very close to match grade barrels. The barrel should be stamped VAR under the op rod.
When you get that far and assuming you're reloading(if you're not, you should be), think 168 grain match bullets with IMR4064.

 

[american lockpicker]

Nice looking rifle.

 

[maple_leaf_eh]

Hi everybody, here somes pics of my danish Garand, Beretta manufacture, in the stock there's a sticker, wit various infos and dated 1972, what does it mean? Last time the rifle was inspected? Thanks
Jocelyn

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Is that sn 2### or 12###? Four-digit rifles are common, five-digit rifles are not. What date is on the barrel?

BTW, those stickers were applied to rifles going into war reserves after arsenal inspections. Today's owners tend to throw them away because they are unexpected. Keep it there! It is part of the unique Danish history of that rifle.

 

[polaris]

Nice rifle,
but your carpet (boy oh boy) needs a very serious cleaning!

 

[svt1940]

Nice rifle,
but your carpet (boy oh boy) needs a very serious cleaning!

yeah, having a big dog have bad side too, vacuum each day after work

 

[Coyote Ugly]

Nice rifle,
but your carpet (boy oh boy) needs a very serious cleaning!

If it's Cosmoline on the rug, I would just leave it as I love the smell of it!

 

[svt1940]

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Is that sn 2### or 12###? Four-digit rifles are common, five-digit rifles are not. What date is on the barrel?

BTW, those stickers were applied to rifles going into war reserves after arsenal inspections. Today's owners tend to throw them away because they are unexpected. Keep it there! It is part of the unique Danish history of that rifle.

Its a four digit number. Barrel dated 1954, in good shape despite the age.

"...Skytte = Name of owner..." Skytte isn't the troopie's name, but that line is where it went. The sticker has the sighting in info for 300 meters using issue ammo. In this case, bottom the rear sight then come up 15 clicks. Usually around 9 for 100 yards. Hatcher's Book of the Garand has very detailed instructions for adjusting M1 sights.
If it has a VAR barrel, smile a lot. Even as far as a smug smile. VAR barrels are very close to match grade barrels. The barrel should be stamped VAR under the op rod.
When you get that far and assuming you're reloading(if you're not, you should be), think 168 grain match bullets with IMR4064.

Not a VAR barrel, and like i said, 1954 dated. I never shot this Garand much, if i can have some time, i will bring it to shoot it from sand bag to see how good he really shoot. I had offer to sell it but i dont want, even if i dont use it much. I got it from S.I.R many years ago for $250 if i remember well, too good deal to pass out

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[Nathan231]

That's a nice looking piece of iron! Shoot well?

 

[svt1940]

That's a nice looking piece of iron! Shoot well?

I have only shot fews 4L jugs of water at 100yds, i never rested it on sand bag but i will do this summer to see how good he can shoot, probably better than me I will try some reloads too with 150gr fmj.
Jocelyn

 

[maple_leaf_eh]

Don't be mistaken into believing this rifle was never out of the weapons vault and always seemed to be left behind on the rack, which explains its good condition. The little sticker means it was processed through 3rd line before going into war reserve storage. I had a 6-digit Springfield that had been nicely refinished.

That 1954 barrel is curious. I have seen 2-digit Berettas with 1954 barrels, but most of them have 1955 dates. The original issue barrel could have been replaced with an early date spare part.